Hold on there. SV does not have static classes. The implicit "this" argument to a method of a class is just a handle to a dynamic object. Making "this" a const just prevents you from modifying the handle; you can still write to class properties. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-sv-ec@server.eda.org [mailto:owner-sv-ec@server.eda.org] On > Behalf Of Mirek Forczek > Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:57 AM > To: 'Steven Sharp'; sv-ec@server.eda.org; danielm@aldec.com.pl > Subject: RE: [sv-ec] Constant class methods > > Indeed, having 'const' attribute on method would result in treating the > implicit 'this' argument as constant one. That's what would happen within > scope of the method body. > > But the 'const' attribute on method would have also impact on semantics > outside the method body: > > - clearly denote the method's nature (documentation), > - provide semantics to allow (const) method calls in special contexts > (i.e. > assertion formula), > - provide input for compiler to enable potential code optimizations. > > Regards, > Mirek > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-sv-ec@server.eda.org [mailto:owner-sv-ec@server.eda.org] On > Behalf Of Steven Sharp > Sent: 2 kwietnia 2008 02:39 > To: sv-ec@server.eda.org; danielm@aldec.com.pl > Subject: Re: [sv-ec] Constant class methods > > > >From: "danielm" <danielm@aldec.com.pl> > > >IMHO SV should itroduce constant modifier to class methods (functions, > >and task). This feature is widely used in other languages - ie in C++. > >Such modifier should forbid to modify class properties referenced. > >It would be very usefull to know that certain function do not modifies > >the object on which it is called. > > Is this equivalent to treating the implicit 'this' argument as const? > > Steven Sharp > sharp@cadence.com > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by > MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.Received on Wed Apr 2 07:10:47 2008
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